Acanthocarpus is a genus in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae, in the APG III system of classification.

[1] It has been difficult to place at family rank, being placed at various times in Dasypogonaceae as well as the Asparagaceae.

[2] The entire genus is endemic to the State of Western Australia.

[3] Species include:[4] Formerly included species:[3]

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